Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
Private equityNew York · 6 people tracked
Investment thesis
KKR operates as a diversified alternative asset manager with a three-engine growth model combining institutional asset management across multiple strategies (private equity, credit, infrastructure, real estate, and capital markets), an insurance platform providing annuity and reinsurance products, and direct strategic equity holdings. The firm emphasizes institutional excellence, building trust through consistent execution, fostering innovation and collaboration, and maintaining awareness of stakeholder accountability across its investment activities.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's website
Co-founder of KKR and first cousin of Henry Kravis; together they established the firm in 1976 and embedded their entrepreneurial partnership model into the company's culture.
Co-founder of KKR who, alongside George Roberts and mentor Jerome Kohlberg, established the firm in 1976 with an initial commitment of $120,000.
Mentor and co-founder of KKR alongside Henry Kravis and George Roberts; helped launch the firm in 1976 and played a foundational role in establishing the alternatives investment industry.
What they invest in
from 11 of 24 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4Enterprise Software ×4Cleantech ×2Climate Tech ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2Energy ×2Marketplaces ×2AgTech ×1
HQs:Australia×2Canada×1France×1United Kingdom×1United States×1
Investments · 24 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDigital insurance brokerage platform
Leading online destination for contact lenses
123Dentist operates a network of dental clinics across Canada offering comprehensive dental services including cleanings, orthodontics, implants, and emergency care. The platform helps patients find and book appointments at neighborhood clinics while facilitating insurance coverage and flexible payment options.
B2B MarketplacesHealthtechMarketplaces
Leading international provider of distribution and recovery services for specialty gases
Aggregator of standards content and provider of related search and workflow tools
Accuris provides a searchable standards library and engineering intelligence platform that helps engineers and supply chain teams find compliance information, manage requirements, and reduce sourcing and continuity risks across regulated industries including aerospace, energy, automotive, medical devices, and government programs.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Fast-growing direct-to-consumer premium dairy brand in China
Advanced Navigation develops navigation and positioning systems using inertial, photonic, and quantum sensing technologies for autonomous systems across defense, space, climate science, and commercial applications. The company specializes in GPS-independent autonomy and assured position, navigation, and timing (APNT) solutions.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechIoTRoboticsSpace Tech<UNKNOWN>, AU
Global seed company delivering innovative farming solutions and technology to farmers worldwide
Advanta Seeds develops and markets high-performing grain and forage sorghum hybrids for agricultural production in all growing conditions. The company promotes sustainable agriculture and food security through farmer innovation hubs and platforms that connect producers to seed technology and knowledge.
AgTechSouthern Queensland, AU
One of the largest electric utilities in the U.S. and largest operator of transmission, serving 5.6 million customers in 11 states
American Electric Power operates and maintains one of the largest electric transmission grids in the United States, providing infrastructure that delivers power to homes and businesses while emphasizing environmental stewardship and reliability.
Energy
A-Gas supplies refrigerants and provides lifecycle management services including recovery, reclamation, and repurposing of refrigerant gases for the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. The company focuses on preventing harmful environmental release and supporting circular economy principles.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate Tech
Agiloft provides a contract lifecycle management platform with embedded AI that helps legal and procurement teams extract intelligence from contracts, automate workflows, and manage agreements from creation through renewal. The platform serves enterprise organizations across industries seeking to centralize contract data and turn agreements into structured business intelligence.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTech
Aiwyn provides software solutions for professional services firms, including payments, practice management, billing, and tax functionality to streamline operations and improve client experience.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
GM, Payments & Experience | Co-Founder(GM, Payments & Experience & Co-Founder)GM, Practice & Tax | Co-Founder(GM, Practice & Tax & Co-Founder)
Practice automation platform designed to streamline the full revenue lifecycle for accounting firms
Albioma is an independent renewable energy producer operating biomass, solar, and geothermal power plants across multiple countries. The company serves energy grids and customers in France, its overseas territories, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Turkey, Mauritius, Australia, Canada, and the United States.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Global aircraft leasing partnership with diverse and global customer base under long-term, take-or-pay lease structures
AVIV is a digital real estate technology company operating marketplaces and valuation services for property transactions across Europe and Israel. The group owns leading regional real estate marketplaces and classifieds platforms, along with valuation and realtor enablement services.
Digital HealthMarketplacesPropTech
OneTrust provides a governance platform for privacy, risk, data, and compliance across organizations' technology stacks. The platform enables automated controls and real-time monitoring to prevent data misuse and manage AI governance for enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Kohlberg Kravis Roberts focus on?
- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Kohlberg Kravis Roberts located?
- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts is headquartered in New York, US.
From the blog
visit blog ↗KKR has recently published analysis on a shifting investment landscape characterized by narrower public asset-class returns but wider performance dispersion, elevated importance of manager selection in private equity and private markets, and a 'Divergence Conundrum' where economic growth and capital flow concentrate unevenly across sectors and regions. AI summary
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamHenry Kravis, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. - YouTube
PartnerConnectEvents · Henry Kravis
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